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Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU), Nadiad is a private university established in 1968 as Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology by the Dharmsinh Desai Foundation. The Government of Gujarat recognised it as a State Private University in 2005. DDU is accredited by NAAC with a B++ grade, approved by AICTE, and affiliated to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Several engineering departments hold NBA accreditation.
As per NIRF 2025, DDU falls in the 151-200 band under the Universities category in India.
The 42-acre campus in Nadiad, Gujarat houses five faculties covering Technology, Medical Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, and Management and Information Science. The campus includes a 650-bed teaching hospital attached to the Faculty of Medical Science.
- B.Tech - offered in Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Civil Engineering (4 years). Total fees: INR 7.36 to 7.40 Lakhs.
- MBBS - 150 seats per year, 5.5 years. Total fees: INR 75 Lakhs to INR 1.01 Crore depending on quota.
- BDS - 4 years. Total fees: INR 15.96 Lakhs (government quota) to INR 31.92 Lakhs (management quota).
- B.Pharm - 4 years. Total fees: INR 6.47 Lakhs.
- MBA - 2 years. Total fees: INR 3.04 Lakhs.
- MCA - 2 years. Total fees: INR 3.34 Lakhs.
- BCA - 3 years. Total fees: INR 1.20 Lakhs.
- M.Tech - available in 7 disciplines, 2 years. Total fees: INR 1.10 Lakhs.
- M.Pharm, MDS, Ph.D. programmes are also offered across all faculties.
Merit-based scholarships are available through the state government’s Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavlamban Yojana (MYSY), offering up to 50% fee relief for eligible students.
DDU’s Technology Faculty placements for the 2025 batch recorded a highest package of INR 21 LPA. The B.Tech median package stood at approximately INR 4.8 LPA, with around 480 students placed across roughly 100 companies.
DDU Admission Dates 2027
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at DDU have concluded. The next admission cycle for the 2027-28 batch will be anchored by GUJCET 2027 for engineering and pharmacy programmes, NEET UG 2027 for MBBS and BDS, and management entrance tests (CMAT, MAT, CAT) for MBA. Specific dates for the 2027-28 cycle are expected to be announced by early 2027.
| Event | 2026-27 Cycle (Concluded) | 2027-28 Cycle (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| GUJCET (B.Tech/B.Pharm) | April-May 2026 | April-May 2027 |
| ACPC Counselling (B.Tech) | May-July 2026 | May-July 2027 |
| NEET UG (MBBS/BDS) | May 2026 | May 2027 |
| ACPUGMEC Allotment (MBBS/BDS) | June-September 2026 | June-September 2027 |
| Academic Session Start | July-August 2026 | July-August 2027 |
The course-wise exam requirements at DDU span multiple national and state entrance tests. B.Tech and B.Pharm admissions are routed through GUJCET and ACPC. Management programmes accept CMAT, MAT, and CAT scores. M.Pharm requires a valid GPAT score.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Admission Body |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | GUJCET / JEE Main | ACPC, Gujarat |
| MBBS | NEET UG | ACPUGMEC, Gujarat |
| BDS | NEET UG | ACPUGMEC, Gujarat |
| B.Pharm | GUJCET | ACPC, Gujarat |
| MBA | CMAT / MAT / CAT / ATMA | DDU directly |
| MCA | NIMCET / university-level test | DDU directly |
| M.Tech | GATE | DDU directly |
| M.Pharm | GPAT | DDU directly |
DDU Courses and Fees
DDU offers over 35 programmes across five faculties. Technology is the flagship faculty with seven B.Tech disciplines and corresponding M.Tech pathways. The Medical Science and Dental Science faculties together offer MBBS, BDS, and six MDS specialisations. Programme fees span a wide range, from INR 1.10 Lakhs for M.Tech to INR 1.01 Crore for MBBS under the general quota.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE / IT / EC / IC / ME) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% and GUJCET / JEE Main | INR 7.36 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Chemical / Civil Engg) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% and GUJCET / JEE Main | INR 7.40 Lakhs |
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB with 50% and NEET UG | INR 75 Lakhs to INR 1.01 Crore |
| BDS | 4 years | 10+2 PCB with 50% and NEET UG | INR 15.96 Lakhs to INR 31.92 Lakhs |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCM/PCB with 45% and GUJCET | INR 6.47 Lakhs |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation with 50% and valid CMAT/MAT/CAT | INR 3.04 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation in IT/CS/Maths | INR 3.34 Lakhs |
| BCA | 3 years | 10+2 with Mathematics | INR 1.20 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (7 disciplines) | 2 years | B.Tech / BE with valid GATE | INR 1.10 Lakhs |
| M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / QA) | 2 years | B.Pharm with valid GPAT | INR 4.16 Lakhs |
| Ph.D. (all disciplines) | 3 years minimum | Master’s degree | INR 1.14 Lakhs |
Within B.Tech, the Computer Engineering and IT specialisations see the highest student demand. DDU also offers MDS in six dental specialisations including Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, and Periodontology.
DDU Admission Process
Admission to DDU’s programmes is routed through either state-level counselling bodies or the university’s own selection process, depending on the faculty. B.Tech and medical programmes follow a strict merit-and-counselling model while management programmes include a personal interview stage.
B.Tech Admission
Eligibility for B.Tech at DDU requires 10+2 with PCM and a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories). Candidates must hold a valid GUJCET or JEE Main score.
- Registration on the ACPC Gujarat portal
- Merit list preparation based on GUJCET/JEE Main rank
- Online choice filling for branch and quota preference
- Provisional seat allotment and fee payment
- Document verification at the reporting centre
- Confirmation of admission
GUJCET closing rank for Computer Engineering and IT at DDU has historically been in the mid-range for private universities in Gujarat. Candidates with JEE Main scores above 60 percentile and GUJCET above 80 marks typically secure admission in the preferred B.Tech branches.
MBBS and BDS Admission
MBBS (150 seats) and BDS admissions at DDU are governed by ACPUGMEC (Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses), Gujarat. Eligibility requires 10+2 PCB with 50% marks and a valid NEET UG score. For General Category, the NEET-based closing rank for MBBS at DDU has historically been in the 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 range depending on quota type.
- NEET UG qualification and registration with ACPUGMEC
- Choice filling for institution and programme
- Merit-based allotment by ACPUGMEC
- Document verification and fee payment at DDU
MBA and MCA Admission
MBA admission at DDU requires graduation with 50% marks and a valid score in CMAT, MAT, CAT, or ATMA. The selection process includes a personal interview and group discussion at the university. MCA requires a graduation background in IT, Computer Science, or Mathematics with relevant quantitative aptitude.
Other PG and Ph.D. Programmes
M.Tech requires B.Tech with a valid GATE score. M.Pharm requires B.Pharm with a valid GPAT score. MDS admissions are through NEET PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations. Ph.D. admissions are conducted through a university-level entrance test followed by an interview.
DDU Placements
DDU’s Technology Faculty placement season for the 2025 graduating batch recorded a highest package of INR 21 LPA. Around 480 students received placement offers from approximately 100 companies. The B.Tech median package across all branches was approximately INR 4.8 LPA. The IT discipline recorded an average of INR 5.2 LPA with 95 out of 97 IT students placed.
Core engineering branches contributed strongly: Civil Engineering placed 114 students, Electronics and Communication placed 80, and Chemical Engineering placed 50. MCA recorded 45 placements in the same cycle. The majority of offers were in the INR 4 to 6 LPA band, with about 9 IT students receiving packages above INR 8 LPA.
| Branch | Students Placed (2025) | Average / Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 20 | ~INR 5 LPA |
| Information Technology | 85 | INR 5.2 LPA |
| Electronics and Communication | 80 | ~INR 4.5 LPA |
| Civil Engineering | 114 | ~INR 4 LPA |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 | ~INR 4 LPA |
| Instrumentation and Control | 40 | ~INR 4.5 LPA |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 | ~INR 4 LPA |
| MCA | 45 | ~INR 4 LPA |
Key recruiters from the 2025 season include TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture, Capgemini, TechMahindra, Cybage, Crest Data Systems, Zeus Learning, Streebo, Infostretch, Cadence, Hitachi Hirel, Adani, ATUL, Coromandel, GCPTCL, Nayara Energy, Cadila Healthcare, and NIRMA Industries. IT and software companies dominate the on-campus drive while core engineering companies recruit in the second half of the placement season.
The MBA placement data from the Faculty of Management shows a median package of approximately INR 4 LPA for the 2025 batch. MBBS and BDS graduates from DDU primarily enter postgraduate medical training through NEET PG or pursue clinical practice in the region.
DDU Rankings
DDU appears in the NIRF University rankings in the 151-200 band for 2025. The Pharmacy faculty has also featured in the NIRF Pharmacy category. No international ranking body (QS, THE) has separately ranked DDU.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Universities (India) | 151-200 band | 151-200 band |
| NIRF | Pharmacy (India) | 101+ band | 101 band |
DDU Scholarships
DDU students are eligible for several state and central government scholarship schemes. The flagship scheme is the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavlamban Yojana (MYSY), which offers substantial fee relief for eligible Gujarat-domicile students.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavlamban Yojana) | Gujarat domicile, 10+2 with 80%+ marks, parental income up to INR 6 Lakhs per annum | Up to 50% tuition fee waiver (government-funded) |
| Merit-based Scholarship (DDU internal) | Top performers in B.Tech first year | INR 10,000 per year |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes | SC/ST/OBC/Minority category, income criteria applicable | Variable per scheme guidelines |
MYSY is the most widely availed scholarship at DDU. Students from agricultural or non-salaried family backgrounds can apply alongside the standard income criteria. The scholarship is disbursed directly to the student’s bank account through the DBT mechanism.
DDU Campus and Infrastructure
DDU’s campus spans 42 acres in Nadiad, a mid-sized city in the Anand district of Gujarat, approximately 50 km from Ahmedabad. The campus houses separate buildings for each faculty along with a central library, computing laboratories, and a sports complex.
The Faculty of Medical Science operates a 650-bed teaching hospital attached to the campus, giving MBBS and BDS students direct clinical exposure from the first professional year. The Dental Faculty maintains clinical operatories with modern dental chairs for patient care and student training.
Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls on campus. The campus also maintains an IQAC cell, DDU-SSIP (Student Startup and Innovation Programme) cell, and a Women’s Cell. The university hosts annual technical festivals and inter-college events through its student chapters of IEEE, ISTE, and department-level associations.
DDU vs Nirma University vs CHARUSAT
Aspirants from Gujarat’s private university space often shortlist DDU alongside Nirma University (Ahmedabad) and Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT, Changa). All three are private universities in Gujarat offering engineering at the undergraduate level, with DDU distinguished by its medical and dental faculties.
| Parameter | DDU, Nadiad | Nirma University, Ahmedabad | CHARUSAT, Changa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | State Private University | Deemed University | Private University |
| NIRF 2025 (University) | 151-200 band | ~101-150 band | Not ranked separately |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 7.36 Lakhs | INR 11-12 Lakhs (approx) | INR 6-8 Lakhs (approx) |
| B.Tech Highest Package | INR 21 LPA (2025) | INR 35+ LPA (approx) | INR 15-20 LPA (approx) |
| Medical / Dental Faculty | Yes (MBBS 150 seats, BDS) | No | No |
| NAAC Grade | B++ | A+ | A |
| Campus Size | 42 acres, Nadiad | ~100 acres, Ahmedabad | ~150 acres, Changa |
Nirma University leads on NAAC accreditation, placement packages, and brand visibility, particularly for Ahmedabad-based aspirants. DDU offers a distinct advantage through its integrated medical and dental programmes on the same campus. CHARUSAT serves aspirants from the Anand-Kheda belt with a comparable engineering programme portfolio at a similar fee range.
DDU FAQs
Ques. Is DDU Nadiad a government or private university?
Ans. DDU is a State Private University, established by the Dharmsinh Desai Foundation in 1968 and granted State Private University status by the Government of Gujarat in 2005. It is not a government-funded institution but operates under UGC recognition and AICTE approval.
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of DDU Nadiad?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, DDU falls in the 151-200 band under the Universities category. The Pharmacy faculty has also featured in the NIRF Pharmacy rankings.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at DDU Nadiad?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee for programmes like Computer Engineering, IT, EC, Instrumentation and Control, and Mechanical Engineering is approximately INR 7.36 Lakhs for the full 4-year programme. Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering total approximately INR 7.40 Lakhs. MYSY scholarship can reduce effective costs for eligible Gujarat-domicile students.
Ques. What NEET rank is required for MBBS at DDU?
Ans. DDU’s MBBS admissions are conducted through ACPUGMEC, Gujarat, based on NEET UG scores. For the General Category, the closing NEET rank at DDU has historically been in the range of 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 depending on the quota. SC, ST, and OBC categories have separate cutoffs. Candidates should refer to ACPUGMEC’s official merit list for the exact closing rank each year.
Ques. What is the average placement package at DDU?
Ans. For the 2025 B.Tech batch, the median placement package at DDU was approximately INR 4.8 LPA across branches. The IT branch recorded an average of INR 5.2 LPA. The highest package in the 2025 season was INR 21 LPA.
Ques. Does DDU offer scholarships?
Ans. Yes. Gujarat-domicile students scoring 80% or above in Class 12 with parental income below INR 6 Lakhs per annum are eligible for MYSY, which covers up to 50% of tuition fees. Additional central government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal are also available for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority category students.
Ques. Is DDU Nadiad good for B.Tech?
Ans. DDU offers AICTE-approved B.Tech programmes with NBA-accredited departments in an established private university setup. With approximately 100 companies visiting campus and a median package of INR 4.8 LPA, it is a reasonable choice for Gujarat-based engineering aspirants looking for a private university option in the Ahmedabad-Anand belt. IT and Computer Engineering branches record the stronger placement outcomes.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at DDU Nadiad?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at DDU ranges from approximately INR 75 Lakhs to INR 1.01 Crore for the 5.5-year programme, depending on the quota. NRI quota seats are priced at approximately INR 1.24 Crore. Exact figures are notified each year by the Fee Regulatory Committee, Government of Gujarat.
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The college does not provide a hostel for boys, but there are several private hostels and PGs nearby for accommodation. The average rent for a shared PG is around INR 2,500-3,000 per month, with additional costs for food and utilities.
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the respective courses before seeking admission to the university. Admission to most of the programs is done based on national-level entrance tests like JEE Mains (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), NEET (BDS), and G-CET (MBA)
The cut-off for Girls for B.tech course at DDU Nadiad ranges from 41 – 10134 depending on your category.
Yes, you can surely start your education as there is no age limit criteria at DDU Nadiad, you can appear for entrance tests and can get into your desired course. You can check out the admission criteria for your desired course at DDU Nadiad Admission.
Yes, you can take admission to MCA program at DDU Nadiad. But you need to have graduated from any recognized University for the same.
Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) accepts CMAT scores for admission to the MBA program. You can prepare for the exam from now to get higher percentile.